LABELLE, FL – A driver of a pickup truck sideswiped an SUV and hit a semi, leading the two trucks to catch on fire, injuring the semi driver and killing the pickup truck occupants Friday.
After the two initial vehicles collided on State Road 80 before 4 p.m., the pickup truck then crossed several lanes before colliding with the semi, thus initiating the fire, NBC-2 reported.
Upon arrival, Florida Highway Patrol said the pickup truck occupants — an 18-year-old man and 54-year-old man, both from LaBelle — passed away at the scene, while the semi motorist suffered minor wounds.
FHP has not confirmed who the pickup truck driver was.
Updates will be added as our newsroom uncovers more information.
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